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Repaved Daytona International Speedway = Racing INSANITY!

It was nerve-wracking to watch but still superfun!

Congratulations to Trevor Bayne and Wood Brothers Racing. What an amazing finish! I was flabbergasted at that finish, but NOT because of Trevor Bayne. I’m happy for the kid and all that, and for the Wood Brothers, but I’m going to be honest, I was more stoked for David Gilliland. When I saw Carl Edwards had hooked up with David I start screaming at the television. I really, really, really wanted David to get up there and contend for the win, but I was totally satisfied with his 3rd place finish. He’s 2nd in points right now, and I know that’s only after one race but it’s a really great start!

I know it’s not Festivus, but I’d like to air some grievances. Ok, there’s really only one and it’s about the post-race coverage from Fox Sports. They didn’t interview David Gilliland post-race, but they did interview David Ragan who finished 14th. I understand why they talked to Ragan ’cause he made a small mistake that ended up possibly costing him the race (I say possibly because there’s no way to know for sure that had he not been black flagged he would of won), BUT if you only have limited time wouldn’t you automatically go to the top-3?! Ugh.

Anyway, I understand that directing and coordinating a live broadcast is hard and for the most part they get it right but it’s still really annoying when they mess up.

I’m EXTRA excited for Phoenix. I’ve decided not to attend that race, I’m still really looking forward to watching what happens. I’m still going to Las Vegas for sure and I CANNOT wait to get there.

Back to Trevor Bayne really quick, he’ll be at Ghiradelli Square tomorrow (Tuesday, February 22) in San Francisco at 5:30pm to create the “Trevor Bayne Sundae, Sundae, Sundae” and then he’ll be in Los Angeles on Wednesday at a free fan event at L.A. Live in Downtown Los Angeles (800 W. Olympic Blvd.) at noon.

I LOVE the expression on this girl’s face. It is priceless. I can just imagine what she’s thinking!

Tony Stewart celebrates with his crew in victory lane after winning the Drive4COPD 300 Saturday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (Credit: Tom Pennington/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Danica Patrick talks to Dale Earnhardt Jr. about the No.7 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet in the Garage during practice at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (Credit: Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Brad Paisley entertains the crowd during the pre-race show before the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (Credit: Tom Pennington/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Not a very good command at all. But I love the Transformers race cars.

Great moment–I held up 3 fingers too even though I wasn’t there!The fans salute Dale Earnhardt on lap 3 by holding up three fingers during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway at Daytona Beach, Fla. (Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Carl Edwards and David Ragan congratulate Trevor Bayne in victory lane after the 53rd Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (Credit: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images for NASCAR)

2 Comments

One word you can’t use to describe Sunday’s race: boring. That has to be one of the most exciting races in a long time. Gotta admit I was a bit concerned after the 1st race of the Duels, but the 2nd one was good. Sunday’s race was pretty fantastic. Even with the heartbreaks of Harvick’s & Burton’s motors blowing up, and Bowyer getting wrecked with 4 to go (yes, there were many F-bombs dropped here) I was still excited enough to stand up the last couple laps and cheer Trevor on.

Two more words to use to describe this year’s Daytona 500: exhausting and emotional. I hope the rest of the season follows this trend.

I hope you’re going to Ghiradelli Square tonight. I’m going to be up to my neck in a book deadline so I can’t get out there.

I was freakin’ out on the last few laps too! That was very exciting to watch David Gilliland contend for the win. When he was back in 17th I was thinkin’ “Okay, I’ll take a top 20, just don’t wreck!” The I said the same about 9th and then 7th…Then 6th oh my gosh he’s 4th! #RD!!!! I couldn’t help but think about his fan base (Gilly’s Gang) all doing exactly what I was doing, FREAKIN’ OUT!!

I’m not only super stoked for David Gilliland but for his fans as well. Great group of people that deserve a little joy from time to time.